1948
Donna
2024
Donna Carlton
July 17, 1948 — April 30, 2024
Mrs. Donna Lee Carlton, nee Bettenhausen, beloved wife of Albert W. Carlton for 57 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She will forever be in our hearts.
A family service will be held at a later time.
Donna was born July 17, 1948 in Blue Island, IL to the late Herbert C. Bettenhausen and Gladys Cappel Bettenhausen. She was also preceded in death by sister Phyllis Ebeling (Paul). Brother-in-laws Rich Little, Lee Carlton (Sylvia), and Jim Carlton (Trudy), and Sister-in-laws Carole Moquin, Reba Richards (Glen), and Elsie Potts (Bill).
Donna was a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. She was the prior co-owner of two businesses: Bettenhausen Dodge of Tinley Park, IL and Dairy Queen franchise of Wake Forest, NC. Donna also enjoyed traveling often.
Donna is survived by husband Albert W. Carlton; son Scott Carlton (Lisa); daughter Kim Chaffin (John); grandchildren Kendall, Marisa, and Nathan Carlton, and Justin Chaffin, all of Concord, NC; sister Gloria Little of Orland Park, IL; brother Harlan Bettenhausen (Judy) of Lakeland, FL; brother-in-law Tom Moquin of Scappoose, OR; and many nieces and nephews.
In memory of Donna, the family asks that in lieu of flowers that all donations be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, 2121 K Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037.
A family service will be held at a later time.
Donna was born July 17, 1948 in Blue Island, IL to the late Herbert C. Bettenhausen and Gladys Cappel Bettenhausen. She was also preceded in death by sister Phyllis Ebeling (Paul). Brother-in-laws Rich Little, Lee Carlton (Sylvia), and Jim Carlton (Trudy), and Sister-in-laws Carole Moquin, Reba Richards (Glen), and Elsie Potts (Bill).
Donna was a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. She was the prior co-owner of two businesses: Bettenhausen Dodge of Tinley Park, IL and Dairy Queen franchise of Wake Forest, NC. Donna also enjoyed traveling often.
Donna is survived by husband Albert W. Carlton; son Scott Carlton (Lisa); daughter Kim Chaffin (John); grandchildren Kendall, Marisa, and Nathan Carlton, and Justin Chaffin, all of Concord, NC; sister Gloria Little of Orland Park, IL; brother Harlan Bettenhausen (Judy) of Lakeland, FL; brother-in-law Tom Moquin of Scappoose, OR; and many nieces and nephews.
In memory of Donna, the family asks that in lieu of flowers that all donations be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, 2121 K Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037.
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